2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 360 and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 360 | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 69 L |
